As the overall homelessness rate in the U.S. has surged over several years, veteran homelessness has reached its lowest point since tracking began in 2009.

The Point-in-Time (PIT) count measures the number of people, including veterans, who experience sheltered and unsheltered homelessness on a single night in January each year.

Data from the most recent PIT count showed that veterans were the only group that saw a decrease. The number of veterans experiencing homelessness dropped from 35,574 to 32,882—a nearly 8% decrease from 2023 to 2024.

One contributing factor in this continued decline is increased attention and investment toward addressing veteran homelessness, though targeted resources in specific areas remain critically important.

Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Grant and Per Diem, and other programs have been instrumental in helping veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

If you are a veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please contact your nearest DAV service office at benefitsquestions.org.